West Windsor Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Windsor Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in mercer county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Trenton, West Windsor Township hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 mercer county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Enneacanthus gloriosus
Bluespotted sunfish
Cypripedium acaule
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Noturus gyrinus
Tadpole Madtom
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
Vinca minor
lesser periwinkle
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Morus alba
White mulberry
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mercer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Windsor Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Windsor Townshipwithin Mercer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.